Public Appeal for Proposals related to R&D for Expansion of Radio Frequency Resources in FY2012

1.R&D thesis subject to public appeal for proposals, etc.

  The MIC is planning to conduct this R&D using the source of radio spectrum usage fee, and will hold a public appeal for proposals on R&D and adopt them after designating theses of R&D which contribute to the expansion of radio frequency resources. The MIC will consign them to research institutions. This public appeal solicits proposals on the theses of R&D (I to III) shown in the following table.
  Although the upper limit of planned amount of implementation in the first year is expected to be as prescribed in the table, the MIC will confirm it based on results of external evaluations, etc. The period of implementation is a rough plan.
  It is allowed to submit proposals on one or more technical theses among the theses of R&D in the following table. However, it is necessary to create a written proposal for each technical thesis if you submit proposals on two or more technical theses.
  A person who conducts each technical thesis shall establish a joint research system or research cooperation system necessary for achieving the objectives listed in the basic plan and producing practical results. A person who conducts the technical thesis a) shall, in principle, summarize the entire theses of R&D (this may be changed in accordance with coordination among persons who conduct each thesis).
  The number of theses to be adopted shall be, in principle, one for each technical thesis. 
 

R&D theses		Technical theses		Planned amount of implementation (limit of first year)	Period of implementation (rough plan)
I	R&D of technology for effective use of frequencies by dynamic use of several frequency ranges	a)	Technology for dynamic reconstruction of radio parameters	Approx. 650 million yen	3 years
		b)	Technology for composition of reconstructible radio equipment for transportable base stations
		c)	Technology for composition of terminal radio equipment
		d)	Technology for optimal control of traffic among base stations
		e)	Technology for radio parameter management platform
II	R&D of radiocommunication infrastructure technology using multiband/multimode compatible censors	a)	Multiband/multimode radiocommunication technology	Approx. 750 million yen	3 years
		b)	Technology for coordination of sensor radio system
		c)	Optimizing technology of RF/baseband signal processing for reducing noise and controlling interference
III	R&D of technology for advanced use of frequencies for building radio access integrated network in millimeter wave band	a)	Mobile terminal/radio access gate system for transmission of 60GHz-band short-distance bulk data	Approx. 650 million yen	4 years
		b)	Middle-distance radio system for double use efficiency of 40GHz-band frequency
		c)	Technology for operation of millimeter wave band wireless access network

2.Period for public appeal for proposals

  June 8 (Fri) to July 9 (Mon), 2012

3.Application method

  (1) Please confirm the guidelines for proposals for more details such as the outline of public appeal and qualification requirements. Please prepare a set of written proposals in accordance with a prescribed format provided for in the guidelines for creating written proposals before making an application.
  (2) Please make an on-line application by entering application information using the Cross-ministerial R&D Management System (e-Rad) (please complete all operations for application on e-Rad by July 9 (Mon), 2012, 17:00 PM). *It may take more than two weeks for the registration procedures of research institutions so please make an application early to give plenty of time when applying through e-Rad. Please check (http://www.e-rad .go.jp) for e-Rad.
  (3) At the same time as you make an application through e-Rad, please send a written proposal, a copy thereof and a set of other necessary documents for proposal (for more detail, please see the guidelines for preparing written proposals) to the department in charge in the MIC (they must arrive no later than July 9 (Mon), 2012).
  *In the case of a joint research, a representative research institution shall compile written proposal and submit it to the MIC.
 

4.Selection of trustees

  The MIC is responsible for selecting trustees based on results of external evaluations.
 

5.Future schedule

  The future schedule is as described below. However, it may change due to the status of external evaluations, etc.
    June 8: Start of public appeal
    July 9: Deadline of public appeal
    Early August: External evaluations and selection of research institutions as consignee candidates
    Late August: Sending of a letter of acceptance/rejection
    After notification of acceptance: A research consignment contract will be concluded immediately after the coordination with research 
  institution completes, and R&D will be conducted.
 

6.Inquiry and address for submissions (each contact window differs with R&D theses)

  Please make an inquiry concerning the content, etc. of each R&D thesis and technical thesis to each department in charge.
  You are able to make an inquiry concerning the creation of written proposals and a submission method to the Development Team, Radio Policy Division, Radio Department, Telecommunications Bureau, MIC. If you wish to make an inquiry via e-mail, you may send it to the following address
(wireless-rd_atmark_ml.soumu.go.jp(@ is expresses as _atmark_ in order to prevent spam mails. When you send e-mail, please change _atmark_ to @).
  When you submit a written proposal, etc., please send it to each department in charge.

  Inquiry concerning R&D theses, etc. and address for submissions) 〒100-8926 Central Government Building No.2, 2-1-2, Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan

R&D theses		Technical theses		Office in charge
I	R&D of technology for effective use of frequencies by dynamic use of several frequency ranges	a)	Technology for dynamic reconstruction of radio parameters	International Team, Land Mobile Communications Division, Radio Department, Telecommunications Bureau TEL +81 3 5253 5896 FAX: +81 3 5253 5946
		b)	Technology for composition of reconstructible radio equipment for transportable base stations
		c)	Technology for composition of terminal radio equipment
		d)	Technology for optimal control of traffic among base stations
		e)	Technology for radio parameter management platform
II	R&D of radiocommunication infrastructure technology using multiband/multimode compatible censors	a)	Multiband/multimode radiocommunication technology	System Planning Team, Land Mobile Communications Division, Radio Department, Telecommunications Bureau TEL +81 3 5253 5896 FAX: +81 3 5253 5946
		b)	Technology for coordination of sensor radio system
		c)	Optimizing technology of RF/baseband signal processing for reducing noise and controlling interference
III	R&D of technology for advanced use of frequencies for building radio access integrated network in millimeter wave band	a)	Mobile terminal/radio access gate system for transmission of 60GHz-band short-distance bulk data	Development Team, Radio Policy Division, Radio Department, Telecommunications Bureau TEL +81 3 5253 5876 FAX: +81 3 5253 5940
		b)	Middle-distance radio system for double use efficiency of 40GHz-band frequency
		c)	Technology for operation of millimeter wave band wireless access network

 Inquiry about creation of written proposals and a submission method
Development Team, Radio Policy Division, Radio Department, Telecommunications Bureau
TEL +81 3 5253 5876
FAX: +81 3 5253 5940
 

Related reports and documents

  - Appeal for Opinions concerning Basic Draft Plan on R&D for Expansion of Radio Frequency Resources in FY 2012 (Press release of February 24, 2012)
  - Results of Appeal for Opinions on Basic Draft Plan for R&D for Expansion of Radio Frequency Resources in FY2012 and Public Appeal for Proposals (Press release of April 6, 2012)